A joint venture between Kuwait’s Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) and Japan’s IHI Corporation has won a $571 million contract to upgrade the Doha West distillation plant in Kuwait.
The project will involve substantial enhancements to the facility’s steam boilers and thermal units, marking one of Heisco’s most significant contract wins.
According to a statement from Heisco, the award, valued at approximately 173.18 million Kuwaiti dinars, was approved by Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT).
The Doha West distillation plant, located in Kuwait City and managed by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, plays a key role in the country’s water and electricity supply infrastructure.
The contract covers the upgrade of key systems, including the steam boilers, thermal unit control systems, and auxiliary equipment, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and reliability. Heisco confirmed that they had received the official award letter and are preparing to finalize the contract.
This upgrade project is the latest in a series of modernization efforts at the plant. Between 2015 and 2019, Japan’s Mitsubishi Power undertook a major rehabilitation of the facility’s eight steam turbines and generators, which have been in operation since the plant’s commissioning in 1982.
The latest contract aims to further modernise and extend the lifespan of the Doha West distillation station, ensuring it meets the country’s growing demand for water and power.
The award underlines the collaboration between Kuwaiti and Japanese engineering expertise, leveraging both Heisco’s regional knowledge and IHI Corporation’s international experience.
As the project proceeds, the enhancements are expected to significantly contribute to Kuwait’s efforts to boost energy efficiency in its water and power infrastructure.
